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keep awake
[kiːp əˈweɪk]
verb phrase
manter acordado
1.
To prevent someone from sleeping or to remain conscious
The noise kept me awake all night.
O barulho me manteve acordado a noite toda.
2.
To stay vigilant or alert
Coffee helps keep me awake during long drives.
O café me ajuda a ficar acordado durante longas viagens.
Synonyms
stay awake
remain awake
stay conscious
prevent from sleeping
Antonyms
fall asleep
go to sleep
drift off
doze off
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
manter acordado
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ficar acordado
Alternative phrasing commonly used in São Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
deixar acordado
Often used when referring to keeping someone else awake
Portugal
manter acordado
Same as Brazilian, standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep one's eyes open
stay sharp
keep the ball rolling
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